Breaking the Earthenware Jar

Breaking the Earthenware Jar is a story of courage and hope. The incidence of domestic violence in South Asia is among the highest in the world, and the efforts of "activists" against it are compelling and instructive. This book turns spotlight on disturbing trends in the region, and poses challenging questions about selective female foeticide, child neglect and abuse, beating in pregnancy and "honour killings". This publication offers an opportunity to re-examine assumptions about family, about care of children, about respect for women and girls and their human rights. It invites open-minded consideration of problems that appear to exist, with public debate about changes needed, and how to bring them about.